Description
Creamy butter beans in a rich, savory sauce. This dish is quick and easy to make. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 2 cans (15 oz each) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes.
- Add the butter beans to the skillet.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, mash some beans with a fork before adding cream.
- Substitute heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg